Daniel Eichinger, Director TO: Natural Resources ...

GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR

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STAT E OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LANSING

February 18, 2020

Daniel Eichinger, Director

Natural Resources Commission

Gift of Land Sault Ste. Marie Management Unit - Mackinac County Land Transaction Case #20200004

2.3 acres

PIL T Estimate: $10.00

DANIEL EICHINGER DIRECTOR

This parcel is located north of the Mason-Arenac county line and will result in an increase of 2.3 acres of DNR-managed lands.

Mackinac County, Hendricks Township, T42N, R07W, Section 04: Two parcels of land in the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, as more accurately described in the case file .

Gregory and Donna Knack, Medina, Ohio

Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended.

This item will appear on the Department of Natural Resources (Department) March 10, 2020 calendar and is eligible for approval on March 17, 2020.

The property will be managed as part of the Sault Ste. Marie Management Unit.

The offered land is adjacent to state-owned land on three sides. Acquiring this land will consolidate state ownership and allow for enhanced forest and wildlife management.

Mineral rights will be conveyed to the state.

The 2020 ad valorem taxes will be assessed to the State of Michigan prior to this parcel becoming enrolled in the PIL T (swamp tax) rolls. 2020 taxes are estimated to be $380.00.

CONSTITUTION HALL• 525 WEST ALLEGAN STREET• P.O. BOX 30028 • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7528 www.michigan.gov/dnr • (517) 284-MDNR(6367)

Land Transaction Case #20200004, Sault Ste. Marie Management Unit - Mackinac County Page 2 of 2 February 18, 2020

Recommendation(s): 1. That the gift of land be accepted with appreciation.

James L. Dexter Fisheries Division

Ronald A. Olson, Chief

2. That the 2020 ad valorem taxes be paid out of the Land Exchange Facilitation Fund (LEFF).

3. That the offered property be dedicated as part of the Sault Ste. Marie Management Unit.

Deb Begalle, Chief Forest Resources Division

Parks and Recreation Division Daniel Kennedy, Acting Chief Wildlife Division

Shannon Hanna Natural Resources Deputy

I approve the staff recommendations.

Daniel Eichinger Director

Mark H. Hoffman Chief Administrative Officer

Date Approved

GIFT OF LAND Sault Ste. Marie Management Unit - Mackinac County

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INFORMATION:

Transaction:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LANSING

February 18, 2020



Gift of Land Roscommon Management Unit - Roscommon County Land Transaction Case #20200008

One platted lot (0.15 acre)

PIL T Estimate: $1.00


This parcel is located north of the Mason-Arenac county line and will result in an increase of 0.15 acre of DNR-managed lands.

Roscommon County, Lyon Township, T24N, R04W, Section 03: Lot 11, Block 95, Third Addition to Michigan Central Park Plat

Roscommon County, Roscommon, Michigan



The property will be managed as part of the Roscommon Management Unit.

The offered triangular-shaped land is adjacent to state-owned land on two sides. Acquiring this land will consolidate state ownership and allow for enhanced forest management.

The property was tax reverted to Roscommon County and did not sell at their public auction. Roscommon County has offered the property at no charge to the Department.

Mineral rights will be conveyed to the state.


Land Transaction Case #20200008, Roscommon Management Unit - Roscommon County Page 2 of 2 February 18, 2020

Recommendation(s) : 1. That the gift of land be accepted with appreciation.

2. That the offered property be dedicated as part of the Roscommon Management Unit.

James L. Dexter Fisheries Division

Ronald A. Olson, Chief Parks and Recreation Division





Daniel Kennedy, Acting Chief Wildlife Division


Date Approved

GIFT OF LAND Roscommon Management Unit - Roscommon County


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Forest Resources Land Exchange Gaylord Management Unit - Antrim and Cheboygan Counties Traverse City Management Unit - Benzie County The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Exchange Land Transaction Case #20180203


Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, Traverse City, Michigan

PILT Estimate: $310.00 The parcels involved in this exchange are north of the Mason-Arenac county line and will result in a decrease of 10.57 acres in DNR-managed lands.

Private Land Offered in Exchange:

Acreage:

Location:

Value:

73.12 acres

Antrim County, Jordan Township, T31 N, R06W, Section 7: A parcel of land in the NW 1 /4, as more accurately described in the case file (30.67 acres); and

Benzie County, Weldon Township, T25N, R14W, Section 19: The SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, lying west of the centerline of the Betsie River (15 acres); and ·

Cheboygan County, Hebron Township, T38N, R03W, Section 16: The SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, except the state highway right-of-way (27.45 acres).

$212,000.00

State Land Desired in Exchange:

Acreage:

Location:

83.69 acres

Antrim County, Custer Township, T29N, R07W, Section 1: The N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 (78.69 acres); and


Land Transaction Case #20180203, Gaylord Management Unit - Antrim and Cheboygan Counties Traverse City Management Unit - Benzie County Page 2 of 4 February 18, 2020

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Benzie County, Platte Township, T27N, R14W, Section 30: That part of Government Lot 1 described as commencing at the meander post on the West line of said Section 30 and the North shore of Little Platte Lake, thence Northeasterly along the shore 670 feet to the Point of Beginning, thence North to the North line of Government Lot 1, thence East to the Northeast corner of said Government Lot 1, South to the Southeast corner of said Government Lot 1, thence West to lake shore, thence Northerly and Westerly along the shore of Little Platte Lake to Point of Beginning (5 acres).

$182,000.00



The desired state land in Antrim County has been previously declared surplus due to its isolation from other state-owned land.

The desired state land in Benzie County is small and has no legal access. Both parcels will support the conservation goals of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy.

The offered property in Antrim County will add approximately 1,742 feet of frontage on the Jordan River, a high~quality trout stream designated as a Michigan Natural River. Acquisition of this parcel will consolidate state ownership, protect the natural resource and watershed values of the Jordan River corridor, and provide additional public recreational access to the river.

The offered property in Benzie County will consolidate state ownership and increase frontage on the Betsie River for public recreation.

The offered property in Cheboygan County consolidates state ownership, allowing for more efficient management of the surrounding state forest.

The state will retain mineral rights on the desired land in Antrim County due to their high value. The state will convey mineral rights on the desired land in Benzie County.

The applicant will retain their 51 % mineral rights ownership on the offered property in Benzie County. The applicant will convey mineral rights on the offered property in Antrim and Cheboygan Counties.

Land Transaction Case #20180203, Gaylord Management Unit -Antrim and Cheboygan Counties Traverse City Management Unit - Benzie County Page 3 of 4 February 18, 2020

The desired state land in Antrim County was acquired by tax reversion in 1939. The desired state land in Benzie County was gifted to the state in 1983.

The proposed land exchange was recommended for approval by the Land Exchange Review Committee on April 18, 2019. The applicant requested an amendment to their original application in which they offered additional lands to the state. This amendment was approved by the Land Exchange Review committee on August 15, 2019.

Recommendation(s): 1. That the exchange be approved, with the state reserving mineral rights on the desired property in Antrim County and aboriginal antiquities on both desired parcels in Antrim and Benzie counties.

2. That the offered land in Antrim and Cheboygan counties be dedicated as part of the Gaylord Management Unit.

3. That the offered land in Benzie County be dedicated as part of the Traverse City Management Unit.

Land Transaction Case #20180203, Gaylord Management Unit -Antrim and Cheboygan Counties Traverse City Management Unit - Benzie County Page 4 of 4 February 18, 2020

James L. Dexter, Chief Fisheries Division

Ronald A Olson, Chief Parks and Recreation Division







Date Approved

FOREST RESOURCES LAND EXCHANGE Traverse City Management Unit - Benzie County


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LANSING

February 18, 2020



Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land Cadillac Management Unit - Missaukee County Land Transaction Case #20190207

5 subdivision lots

Sale price to be determined at auction.

Missaukee County, Caldwell Township, T23N, R08W


Sections 22 and 23: Dyer Lake Plat, Lots 104-106 and Lots 514-515.

These parcels are located north of the Mason-Arenac county line and will result in no decrease in DNR-managed lands.


This item will appear on the Department of Natural Resources (Department) March 10, 2020 calendar and is eligible for approval on March 17-, 2020.

By tax reversion in 1940, 1943 and 1944, and by exchange for tax reverted land in 197 4.

Mineral rights will be reviewed when this transaction is prepared for auction.

These lots are small, have poor access, and are not suitable for developing lake access for public recreation.

The proposed land disposal was recommended for approval as surplus by the Land Exchange Review Committee on December 17, 2019.

Proceeds will be deposited into the Land Exchange Facilitation Fund (LEFF). The LEFF allows the Department to sell rights in land and deposit the proceeds in a fund which can then be used to acquire replacement property.

CONSTITUTION HALL• 525 WEST ALLEGAN STREET• P.O. BOX 30028 • LANSING. MICHIGAN 48909-7528 www.michigan.gov/dnr • (517) 284-MDNR(6367)

Land Transaction Case #20190207, Cadillac Management Unit - Missaukee County Page 2 of 2 February 18, 2020

Recommendation(s): 1. That the lands be declared as surplus and sold at auction.



2. That the proceeds of the sale be deposited in the Land Exchange Facilitation Fund (LEFF).

3. That the state follow the recommendation of the Minerals Management Section regarding disposal of the mineral rights.







Date Approved

SALE OF SURPLUS DNR-MANAGED LAND Cadillac Management Unit - Missaukee County


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Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land Gaylord Management Unit - Otsego County Land Transaction Case #20190175

Several platted lots (37.69 acres)



Otsego County, Otsego Lake Township, T29N, R03W, Section 32 Top 'O Michigan Subdivision No. 1

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Block 2 - Lots 12-25, except part of Lot 24; exception is more accurately described in the case file. Block 3 - Lots 1-2, 4-6, 7-8, except part of Lots 7 and 8; exceptions are more accurately described in the case file. Block 4 - Lot 9 Block 9 - Lots 1-23 Block 11 - Lots 1-10 Block 12 - Lots 1-5 Block 13- Lots 1-15 Block 14 - Lots 1-6 Block 15 - Lots 18-25, except part of Lots 18, 19, 24 and 25; exceptions are more accurately described in the case file. Block 19 - Lots 1-3 Block 20 - Lots 1-6 Block 21 - Lots 1-3 Block 22 - Lots 1-13 Block 23 - Lots 1-11 Block 24- Lots 1-12

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These parcels are north of the Mason-Arenac county line and will result in a decrease of 37.69 acres in DNR-managed lands.




Land Transaction Case #20190175, Gaylord Management Unit-Otsego County Page 2 of 3 February 18, 2020

Acquired:

Minerals:

Comments:

By tax reversion in 1939 and 1941, and by exchange for tax reverted parcels in 1971.


These lots are not well suited for forest or wildlife management purposes and are not utilized for access to adjacent Lake Marjory. The Lake Marjory State Forest Campground is located on the south end of the lake and provides access to the lake for public recreation.



Recommendation(s): 1. That the lands be declared surplus and sold at auction.



Land Transaction Case #20190175, Gaylord Management Unit-Otsego County Page 3 of 3 February 18, 2020









Date Approved

SALE OF SURPLUS DNR-MANAGED LAND Gaylord Management Unit- Otsego County


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Comments:

ST ATE OF MICHIGAN


LANSING

February 18, 2020



Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area - St. Clair County Land Transaction Case #20160020

2/3 undivided interest of platted lot (0.43 acre)

$15,000.00

St Clair County, Clay Township, T03N, R15E:


Undivided 2/3 interest in Lot 234, South Channel section of the survey, St. Clair Flats, made under the provisions of Public Act 175 of 1899.

This parcel is south of the Mason-Arenac county line and will result in a decrease of 0.43 acres of DNR-managed lands.

James and Dorothy Hansen, St. Clair Shores, Michigan



This land was acquired from the Federal Government as Great Lakes Bottomlands in 1837. An undivided 1/3 interest was disposed of in 1960.

To be retained.

The desired parcel is a rectangular lot that is adjacent to the applicant's property. The applicant owns a 1/3 interest in the lot and wishes to acquire the Department's 2/3 interest to consolidate their ownership. The sale of this parcel will not impact management of the St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area.

The proposed land disposal was recommended for approval by the Land Exchange Review Committee on August 29, 2016.


Land Transaction Case #20160020, St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area - St. Clair County Page 2 of 2 February 18, 2020

Recommendation(s): 1. That the land be sold to the applicant for $15,000.00.

2. That the proceeds of the sale be deposited into the Land Exchange Facilitation Fund (LEFF).

3. That the state retain mineral rights and aboriginal antiquities.









Date Approved

SALE OF SURPLUS DNR-MANAGED LAND St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area - St. Clair County


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Notice:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN


LANSING

February 18, 2020



Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land Cadillac District - Montcalm County Crystal Lake "Old" Boating Access Site Land Transaction Case #20190090

0.5 acre

$15,000.00


Montcalm County, Crystal Township, T1 ON, R05W, Section 17: Plat of Durkee's Lakeside Park Lot 184 and Outlot A, except five feet off the west end of Outlot A

The parcel is south of the Mason-Arenac county line and will result in a decrease of 0.5 acre of DNR-managed lands.

Township of Crystal, Crystal, Michigan



Purchased with Game and Fish funds in 1942.

To be conveyed.

The state-owned land was originally purchased to create public water access on Crystal Lake. In 1990 the Department purchased land for a new boating access site on Crystal Lake. Crystal Township has continued maintenance on the "old" site.

As a result of the Land Consolidation Review, the Director declared the parcels as "Class 2" and eligible to sell to an alternative conservation owner. Crystal Township has agreed to keep the property open to the general public and maintain the site for outdoor recreation.


Land Transaction Case #20190090, Cadillac District - Montcalm County Page 2 of 2 February 18, 2020

Proceeds from the sale will be deposited into the Land Exchange Facilitation Fund (LEFF) Game and Fish subfund. The LEFF allows the Department to sell rights in land and deposit the proceeds in a fund which can then be used to acquire replacement property.

Recommendation(s): 1. That the land be sold to the applicant for $15,000.00.



2. That the proceeds be deposited into the LEFF Game and Fish subfund.

3. That the state retain aboriginal antiquities.

4. That the deed to Crystal Township state that the property must remain open to the general public and placement of structures on the property is restricted to those that facilitate outdoor recreation.







Date Approved

SALE OF SURPLUS DNR-MANAGED LAND Parks and Recreation Boating Access Site - Montcalm County


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STATE OF MICHIGAN


LANSING

February 18, 2020



Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land Grayling Management Unit - Oscoda County Land Transaction Case #20190142

20 acres


Oscoda County, Elmer Township, T28N, R02E, Section 15: The E 1/2 of the E 1/2 of the E 1/2 of the SE 1/4


These parcels are north of the Mason-Arenac county line and will result in a decrease of 20 acres in DNR-managed lands.



By tax reversion in 1941.


The parcel is very long and narrow in shape and adjacent to private land on three sides. It does not offer significant forest or wildlife management opportunity or public recreational opportunity.



CONSTITUTION HALL• 525 \II/EST ALLEGAN STREET• P.O. BOX 30028 • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7528 www.michigan.gov/dnr • (517) 284-MDNR(6367)

Land Transaction Case #20190142, Grayling Management Unit-Oscoda County Page 2 of 2 February 18, 2020

Recommendation:



1. That the lands be declared as surplus and sold at auction.









Date Approved

SALE OF SURPLUS DNR-MANAGED LAND Grayling Management Unit - Oscoda County


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February 18, 2020



Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land Roscommon District - Clare County Pere Marquette State Trail Land Transaction Case #20080165

0.16 acre

$1,055.00

Clare County, Grant Township, T17N, R04W Section 29: Part of the SE 1/4; and


Section 32: Part of the NE 1/4, as more accurately described in the case file.

This parcel is north of the Mason-Arenac county line and will result in a decrease of 0.16 acres of DNR-managed lands.

Red Hook Properties LLC, Clare, Michigan



Purchased in 1992 using the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF).

To be retained.

The desired parcel is a 30 by 234-foot strip of the Pere Marquette State Trail. The request was made to resolve an historic trespass. The sale of the parcel will not impact the state trail system.

The proposed land disposal was recommended for approval by the Land Exchange Review Committee on February 16, 2012.


Land Transaction Case #20080165, Roscommon District - Clare County Page 2 of 3 February 18, 2020

Recommendation(s): 1. That the land be sold to the applicant for $1,055.00 with the following conditions:

• All established survey corners on or adjacent to the state-owned rail-trail corridor must be preserved.

• Applicant ceases use of the gravel parking/drive area that extends onto the rail-trail corridor.

• The new boundary must be identified by the placement of wooden posts prior to the transfer of property ownership.

2. That the proceeds of the sale be deposited into the MNRTF.

3. That the state retain mineral rights and aboriginal antiquities.

Land Transaction Case #20080165, Roscommon District - Clare County Page 3 of 3 February 18, 2020









Date Approved

SALE OF SURPLUS DNR-MANAGED LAND Roscommon District - Clare County

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